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Word: Semaphore
Speech Type: Noun
early 19th century (denoting a signalling apparatus): from French sémaphore, formed irregularly from Greek sēma ‘sign’ + -phoros
ˈsɛməfɔː
a system of sending messages by holding the arms or two flags or poles in certain positions according to an alphabetic code
Short Definition:system of sending messages
Examples:- if you learn semaphore or the Morse code, you'll have a fun way to send messages
Word: Semaphore
Speech Type: Verb
ˈsɛməfɔː
send (a message) by semaphore or by signals resembling semaphore
Short Definition:send message by semaphore or by signals resembling semaphore
Examples:- Josh stands facing the rear and semaphoring the driver's intentions to frustrated queues of following cars
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